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P278 PKE

1997 Toyota Estima

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,526 mi
Last recorded81,526 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Estima123,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 PKE
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2012 81,526 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 76,553 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 71,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,485 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 57,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Toyota Estima?

Based on 210,672 MOT tests across 28,466 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
7,341
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,826
fog lamp not working 4,768
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,765
position lamp(s) not working 3,374
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3,347
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P278 PKE is a 1997 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 123,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Estima fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P278 PKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Estima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P278 PKE registered?

P278 PKE is a 1997 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P278 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 PKE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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